🤍 Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1415–1472)

Celebrate the remarkable life of Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1415–1472), one of the most influential and fascinating women of fifteenth-century England.

Born into European nobility as the eldest daughter of Peter I of Luxembourg, Jacquetta's life would span two powerful dynasties and place her at the very heart of the Wars of the Roses. Through her marriages to John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, and later Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers, she became connected to both the Lancastrian and Yorkist causes during one of England's most turbulent eras.

Featuring a contemporary sketch portrait, heraldic symbolism, and both the Red and White Roses, this artwork reflects Jacquetta's unique position between two rival royal houses. It also highlights her role as one of the closest confidantes of Margaret of Anjou, before later becoming a proud supporter of the House of York following the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Woodville, to King Edward IV.

Poster Features

• Jacquetta of Luxembourg (1415–1472)

• Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers

• Mother of Queen Elizabeth Woodville

• Contemporary historical sketch artwork

• Features both Lancastrian and Yorkist symbolism

• Red and White Roses representing two rival dynasties

• Inspired by the Wars of the Roses

• Perfect for historians, genealogists, collectors, and lovers of medieval history

  
  

Historical Significance

Few women of the fifteenth century experienced the political upheaval of England as closely as Jacquetta of Luxembourg. Trusted by queens, connected to kings, and mother to a future Queen of England, she witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties firsthand.

Initially aligned with the House of Lancaster through her marriage to John of Lancaster and her close friendship with Margaret of Anjou, Jacquetta later stood beside her daughter Elizabeth Woodville as the Yorkist dynasty rose to power.

Her life serves as a remarkable reminder that history is often shaped not only by kings and battles, but by the women whose influence echoed behind the throne.

A Life Between Two Roses

🌹 Lancaster, 🤍 York